Why Jesus?

Why Jesus?

Category: Jesus

Published: Thursday, 27 October 2011 14:01

Written by Jim Denison

You can know God personally. The Creator of the universe made you and
wants an intimate relationship with you. The way to know the Father is
through his Son: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). How can you meet Jesus for yourself?


Who is Jesus?

The most important question in human history is the one Jesus asked his followers 20 centuries ago: "Who do you say I am?" (Matthew 16:15).
Muslims believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life,
ascended to heaven and will return to our planet at the end of
history--but they do not believe that he was divine. Many Buddhists and
Hindus view him as an enlightened teacher. Many Jews see him as a
brilliant rabbi.

How did Jesus see himself?

Story: The Grace of Christianity

 

An elderly professor of world religions surprised his colleagues

by declaring his commitment to Christ.

He explained: 

"It was as if I had fallen into a deep, abandoned well.

Muhammad came by and told me it was the will of

Allah that I be in this well, then he left.

The Buddha came by and told me if I would cease desire

I would cease to suffer in the well, then he left.

A Hindu teacher came by and told me if I was faithful in the well

I would escape through reincarnation, then he left.

Confucius came by and told me if I'd not tripped

I would not be in the well, then he left.

Jesus came by, saw me, and got into the well with me.  

That is why I am a Christian."

Puzzles and More Than Setting a Lineup Card

It was raining and gloomy today so I stayed home and watched a Sunday worship service on TV from a church that is filled with white hair and lots of empty pews but a wonderful organist and a good message that I want to pass on to all of you.  The topic of the sermon was being willing to pray for others and when we don't know exactly how to express that prayer.  The pastor suggested that we say the 23rd psalm and insert that person's name in that psalm. What a simple thing to do but a very effective way of expressing our prayer for that individual!   The sermon also reinforced the importance of prayer requests for others which we should continue to do.  We know that prayers for others are important and I encourage you all to share your requests so we can all include them in our prayers.

Love you all.

Mom (Honey)

The Lord Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

23 The Lord is my d shepherd; I shall not e want.

2 He makes me lie down in green f pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

3 He g restores my soul.

He h leads me in i paths of righteousness

for his j name's sake.

4 Even though I k walk through the valley of l the shadow of death,

I will m fear no evil,

for n you are with me;

your o rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

5 You p prepare a table before me

in q the presence of my enemies;

you r anoint my head with oil;

my s cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I shall t dwell in the house of the Lord

u forever.

I came across this the other day when praying for some of the kids on my team and what do you know you send me this email!  When I was praying I said things like, "I don't know what to pray for and I don't know my motive, but please see what's on my heart because I don't know how to say or what to say."  God's will be done, not ours.

I also met with one of the dad's that helps me coach the 10U's today for lunch.  I knew he had done some youth coaching before but didn't know the extent.  Turns out coaching was what was his income as he went through med school.  He's in his 40's or 50's but you can tell he was (and actually still is) a heck of an athlete.  He shared some great wisdom on coaching this age group that I wouldn't have considered.

I'm glad I'm replying all to this message because its a great way to share God's work in my life with my family.  I told Honey the other day to please pray for me and my teams because I was feeling like I wasn't getting something done or doing something right.  I didn't know what that something was and to say its one thing would be foolish.  Pieces of the puzzle were either missing or in the wrong place.  I believe in God's plan for my life and that He's with me every step of the way and this email Honey sent out is another example of how God is trying to refine me.

Love you all!  Sorry I've been out of touch but this is even crazier than last year with all the responsibilities that have been added to my position.

Rob

P.S.  I think I'll add this to my blog that I haven't been adding to in sometime.  Been one of those things.

Two "New" Songs w/ Lyrics

Above Golden State:  I'll Love You So

 

Toby Mac:  Lose My Soul

Chris Tomlin - Our God

This might be one of my new favorite songs.  I have to say I like the live version better than the studio one - more fire powah!  Great song especially when it goes to the interlude,

And if our God is for us,

then who could ever stop us?

Quick note, I was listening to the song and questioned what Tomlin was saying about our God is greater, stronger and higher than any other [god?] and then I read the verse:

For the LORD is the great God,

the great King above all gods.

In His hands are the depths of the earth,

and the Mountain peaks belong to Him,

the sea is His,

He made it,

and with His hands He formed the dry land

Psalms 93: 3-5

When you watch the video read some of the verses.

Here's the video. Enjoy: